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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.11, 757.73 and 313.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.11, 757.73 and 313.02 is: 431.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.11 : 757.73 = 313.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.11/757.73 = 313.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.11x = 757.73 × 313.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.11x = 237,185.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,185.43/549.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.95

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